BreathRx Fresh Breath System Anti-Bacterial Breath Spray, Clean Mint || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BREATHRX FRESH BREATH SYSTEM ANTI-BACTERIAL BREATH SPRAY, CLEAN MINT

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: by

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

73%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients in this product -- not the product itself -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.

Ingredients in this product are linked to:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Cetylpyridinium Chloride 0.75%, Inactive Ingredients: Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, FD&C Blue No. 1, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Mint Flavor, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Poloxamer 407, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Saccharin, Water, Xylitol, Zytex, Eucalyptus Oil, Thymol, Zinc Gluconate

Directions from packaging: Adults and Children 12 Years and Older:Spritz twice in the mouth.Instruct children under age 12 in good rinsing habits.Children Under Age Six:Consult a dentist or a doctor.

Warnings from packaging: If you accidentally swallow more than used for rinsing, contact Poison Control Center immediately or seek professional assistance.Do not administer to children under age six.Supervise use for children between ages six and twelve.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
THYMOL	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
POLOXAMER 407	4	82%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ZYTEX	4	68%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ZINC GLUCONATE	3	78%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CITRIC ACID	3	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	none identified
SODIUM SACCHARIN	2	80%	Neurotoxicity
CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE (Active Ingredient)	2	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
XYLITOL	1	88%	none identified
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL EUCALYPTUS OIL	1	86%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE	0	100%	none identified
MENTHA (MINT) FLAVOR	0	100%	none identified
WATER	0	0%	innocuous

Cancer*

*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		THYMOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C BLUE 1

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		SODIUM SACCHARIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		ZINC GLUCONATE, THYMOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL

Violations, restrictions & warnings*

*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		ZYTEX, THYMOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		THYMOL, ZYTEX, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE

Neurotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		XYLITOL, POLOXAMER 407, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		THYMOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM SACCHARIN

Endocrine disruption*

*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		THYMOL

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ZINC GLUCONATE
Known human immune system toxicant		COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLOXAMER 407

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		POLOXAMER 407
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC GLUCONATE

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		XYLITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C BLUE 1
Classified as toxic or harmful	products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips	ZYTEX
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		POLOXAMER 407, THYMOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses		ZINC GLUCONATE
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	PROPYLENE GLYCOL

Ecotoxicology*

*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		ZYTEX
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		POLOXAMER 407
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		THYMOL

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CITRIC ACID, THYMOL

Data gaps*

*This table includes all possible data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ZYTEX
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		POLOXAMER 407
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLOXAMER 407, THYMOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SODIUM SACCHARIN, XYLITOL, ZINC GLUCONATE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product		POLOXAMER 407
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		MENTHA (MINT) FLAVOR, HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, CITRIC ACID, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE

Occupational hazards*

*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		THYMOL, ZYTEX

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CITRIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, XYLITOL